Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 32 | 35 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets snuck past the Hornets 119-116. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Hornets are in a full-on tailspin; the Hornets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Hornets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.